JABIR AUWAL
Federal Housing Avenue, Runjin Sambo
Summary
An experienced nutritionist with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and am currently pursuing a Master's in Public Health Nutrition. Worked with several organizations in the health sector, including Médecins Sans Frontiers (MSF), and have expertise in nutrition and health promotion. Proficient in data collection and analysis software, including Kobo Toolbox, DHIS2, SPSS, and ENA for SMART, and has strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint. A native Hausa speaker and fluent in English, with basic knowledge of Arabic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Promotion, IEC Officer
Médecins Sans Frontiers MSF-OCA
09.2021 - Current
- Lead the health promotion and outreach team in conducting nutrition screening for active severe acute malnutrition findings in children under-five years and referred the identified malnourished children to MSF supported inpatient therapeutic feeding center
- Established and maintained strong contacts with social partners, including other NGOs, and governmental health services that can provide answers to social problems
- I identified the learning needs, planned, and provided training to 44 Sokoto and Kebbi community volunteers, and supported the training officers in training health workers and relevant partners on noma disease
- I am planning and implementing health promotion activities on hygiene, malnutrition, Noma disease, and other health-related issues at Noma Children’s Hospital
- In collaboration with MoH staff, I conducted over 1000 health promotion sessions at the hospital in 2022 and ensure behavioral change materials are visible at PHC and in communities
- I undertook field visits to the 10 LGA focal persons to oversee the implementation of health promotion activities, and community mobilization, including providing on-site feedback and supportive supervision on required improvements and generating field visit reports with timely and appropriate follow-up on action points
- Collate and compile data weekly and reported monthly
- Prepare transport requests for field visits
- Remotely monitored and supervise the daily activities of community volunteers.
Health Promoter Supervisor
Médecins Sans Frontiers MSF-OCA
12.2022 - 01.2023
- In collaboration with MoH staff planned and ensured the implementation of health promotion and community engagement strategies according to the MSF protocols in Sokoto State
- Managed the team of 2 health promoters, 4 MoH staff, and 44 LGA focal persons effectively with strengthening the collaboration with MoH staff
- Guide staff on the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) and MS Excel, leading to more effective data management
- Assisted the health promoter manager in the development of 2022 health promotion and outreach strategies for the MSF Sokoto project
- Prepared and presented an end-of-the-year report for the health promotion department.
Training officer
Médecins Sans Frontiers MSF-OCA
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared the logistics and flight booking for the training facilitator to conduct training with MSF-WACA Kano
- Participated in MSF-OCB training plan preparation.
Nutrition Officer
Umaru Shehu Ultra, Modern Hospital
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Assessed the anthropometric status to ensure the admission criteria to OTP were met, and distributed specialized foods based on the categories of admission
- Reached more than 40 children at each distribution day and with a curing rate consistent with sphere standard
- Reviewed and interpreted important anthropometric data and explained implications to patients
- Promoted the optimal Infant and Young Children feeding practices at the OTP site and antennal based on the protocols and guidelines
- Supervised the preparation of therapeutic milk at the stabilization center
- Provided counseling to caregivers of children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition
- Facilitated the training of IT students in various aspects of nutrition
- Supported in the referral of malnourished from OTP to SC and SFP
Nutrition Intern
Chabash Development and Health Initiatives
03.2020 - 08.2021
- I facilitated the training of team members and 40 lead mothers on nutrition - IYCF according to WHO/UNICEF guidelines
- I supported the logistics team to ensure the availability of medical and food supplies at the distribution site
- Assisted in the distribution of safety nets and soaps in 3 IDP camps in Maiduguri
- Engaged with community stakeholders and youth champions on Covid-19 prevention measures
- Conducted meetings with community stakeholders to encourage the community to participate in projects
- Implemented SCB or community mobilization strategies on Covid-19 preventive measures and awareness of SRH
- Assisted in monitoring and mobilization of community members to encourage participation in distribution activities.
Nutritionist
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Recommended healthy eating and physical activities to the client
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of activities during world breastfeeding week, diabetics day, and dietician week
- Counseled caregivers of moderate acute malnourished children on Tom brown preparations
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
Nutrition Intern
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
- Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
- Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
- Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nutrition
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Nigeria11.2019
Skills
- Microsoft packaged: MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Team
- Data collection: Kobo Toolbox and Redcap
- Data analysis: DHIS2, SPSS, ENA for SMART and MS Excel
- Critical Thinking
- Infant Feeding and Young Children Feeding
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Nutritionist/Dietician - 2023
- Infant and Young Children Feeding, UNICEF - 2020
- Health Information System (DHIS2), MSF - 2023
- Standard Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions (SMART) Methodology, ACF – 2023
- Training of trainers, MSF –2022
- Introduction to WASH in Emergencies, Save the Children – 2023
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E,) FHI 360 – 2021
Languages
Hausa
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Kanuri
Elementary
A2
Refrences
1. Maryam Babangida1. Health Promotion Supervisor
- MSF OCA Sokoto Project
- Mobile: +234 (0)703358924
- Email: maryambabangida92@gmail.com
2. Dr. Salisu Maiwada Abubakar
- Senior Lecturer Biochemistry Department, BUK, National Vice President (North), Nutrition Society of Nigeria and Deputy Director Africa Centre of Excellent in Population Health and Policy Bayero University Kano.
- Phone Number: +234 (0)8036190005
- Email address: smabubakar.bch@buk.edu.ng
3. Auwalu Musa Umar
- Lecturer and President Institute for Dietetics in Nigeria Kano Chapter
- School of Hygiene Kano
- Mobile: +234 (0)8136646501
- Email: auwalmusaumar@gmail.com
Timeline
Health Promoter Supervisor
Médecins Sans Frontiers MSF-OCA
12.2022 - 01.2023
Training officer
Médecins Sans Frontiers MSF-OCA
09.2022 - 10.2022
Health Promotion, IEC Officer
Médecins Sans Frontiers MSF-OCA
09.2021 - Current
Nutrition Officer
Umaru Shehu Ultra, Modern Hospital
12.2020 - 09.2021
Nutrition Intern
Chabash Development and Health Initiatives
03.2020 - 08.2021
Nutritionist
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
Nutrition Intern
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Public Health Nutrition
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Bayero University Kano
- Licensed Nutritionist/Dietician - 2023
- Infant and Young Children Feeding, UNICEF - 2020
- Health Information System (DHIS2), MSF - 2023
- Standard Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions (SMART) Methodology, ACF – 2023
- Training of trainers, MSF –2022
- Introduction to WASH in Emergencies, Save the Children – 2023
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E,) FHI 360 – 2021
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